An encouraging work song for office workers
If you’re a hardworking office worker, there are probably days when you feel like, “I just can’t do it today…” During busy seasons you might be stuck working overtime, maybe you’ve made a big mistake, or you could be struggling with relationships at work.
In this article, we’re introducing a selection of motivational songs for office workers to listen to in times like these.
We’ve picked not only songs themed around working life, but also classic anthems that can support you when your spirits are low.
Find a song that matches your feelings and situation, and hang in there just a little longer.
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Work Cheer Songs for Office Workers (1–10)
HeroFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
This song carries a message of encouragement for all fathers who work for their families.
It portrays the everyday scenes typical of office workers alongside the ordinary daily life of a father, and by depicting the emotions in each scene, it more strongly expresses a father who cherishes his family.
It’s a warm piece that reminds working dads why they work and gives them a powerful push forward.
Life is full of dreams.Shiina Ringo
Ringo Sheena’s solo track Life Is Full of Dreams, which exudes a jazzy vibe and was also used in a Kampo Seimei commercial, is likely familiar to many listeners.
As the title suggests, the lyrics reflect on life, declaring that “my life is my own” and that there are “limitless possibilities.” It’s a song that will resonate when you’re fed up with days consumed by work, or when you’re close to giving up after turning your dream into a job.
With a feel that’s almost like watching a musical and lyrics that carry a positive message, you’ll find your spirits lifting as you listen.
Coffee and syrupOfficial Hige Dandism
This song, created as the lead track for the album “MAN IN THE MIRROR,” centers on the theme of a newly minted member of society.
It portrays the discouragement of someone whose work isn’t going well and the figure of a person who perseveres despite the struggle.
The changing depictions of coffee in the lyrics convey how the suffering accumulates as they continue working.
While the piece as a whole evokes hardship, it also suggests a powerful belief that the pain will one day lift.
Work Cheer Songs for Office Workers (11–20)
The Land of ‘Good Job’ (Otsukaresama)Saitō Kazuyoshi
As the title suggests, this song reconsiders the meaning of a phrase we casually use like a greeting, while conveying an image of encouraging those who are doing their best.
The fact that it was chosen as the CM song for Takeda Pharmaceutical’s “Alinamin” likely adds to its encouraging impression.
With lyrics that affirm hard work and Kazuyoshi Saito’s gentle vocals, it’s a song that feels like it’s there to cheer you on when you’re tired.
It makes you think about how much meaning you put into the words you use without thinking.
There’s always tomorrowUrufuruzu
This song is a cover by Ulfuls, with the lyrics altered into the “Let’s go with Georgia” version based on the original by Kyu Sakamoto.
Unlike the original, it portrays the life of a working salaryman, expressing the struggles of working in a company while also conveying a positive determination to improve oneself.
As the title suggests, it carries a strong, encouraging message that calls on listeners to believe that tomorrow will be a good day and to keep doing their best.
I am a fatherHamada Shogo
A song depicting a father who works with his children in mind; its fresh, driving sound conveys a sense of the father’s strength.
It also portrays a shift in mindset unique to becoming a father: at first he thought only of his own family, but through interacting with his child he began to consider the future of all children.
It feels like a song in which he speaks to himself about what he cherishes and must protect, and why he works in the first place.
Before the departureWANIMA
Even brand-new employees are fully fledged office workers! I’m sure many are exhausted every day from unfamiliar rules in society, a new daily rhythm, and tasks they’ve never done before.
After a little while at the company, some may feel, “I already want to quit…” and feel their spirits breaking.
For anyone feeling that way, I really recommend this song by WANIMA.
Its message—like a push that says, “Don’t give up yet!”—will make you feel emotionally lifted.
Combined with the bright, upbeat sound that’s characteristic of WANIMA’s music, you’ll likely finish the song feeling empowered to keep going.